About the Aseptic Liquid Carton (1L UHT) Index
PackIndex ASEPTIC_CRTN tracks the material cost of a 6-layer PE/paper/Al aseptic carton for UHT milk, juice and plant-based dairy. Tetra Pak / SIG format. No public benchmark exists.
North America Reference
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| USA | $0.184 per unit | PackIndex benchmark |
| Canada | CAD converted | Live FX at PackIndex |
| Mexico | MXN converted | Live FX at PackIndex |
Latin America Reference
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | BRL converted | BRL/MXN converted |
| Mexico | MXN converted | Live rates at PackIndex |
| Colombia / Chile | COP / CLP | Live rates at PackIndex |
What a real Aseptic Liquid Carton (1L UHT) supplier quote looks like
The PackIndex ASEPTIC_CRTN index tracks material cost only. A real delivered supplier quote for a aseptic liquid carton (1l uht) typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added. Use ASEPTIC_CRTN as the material-cost anchor for benchmarking — not as the expected invoice price.
| Cost component | Typical contribution |
|---|---|
| Material (Aseptic Liquid Carton (1L UHT) — this index) | $0.184 $/unit |
| Conversion & labour | +12–18% |
| Overhead | +8–15% |
| Converter margin | +10–18% |
| Indicative delivered quote | $0.258 – $0.276 $/unit |
The real spread varies by region, annual volume band, print/spec complexity, and freight. A quote landing more than ~50% above the ASEPTIC_CRTN index for a standard spec is worth challenging — benchmark it line-by-line with the PackIndex Quote Analyser.
Aseptic Liquid Carton (1L UHT) — market activity since None
Since None, the PackIndex ASEPTIC_CRTN index recorded Reference value — live level available on Essential.. The current level and the recent path are available on the Essential plan.
Key Price Drivers
The Aseptic Liquid Carton (1L UHT) index is driven by movements in:
NBSK LDPE LME_AL PE_COAT_BDTrack all drivers live on PackIndex.
Related PACKIQ Agents
| Agent | Type | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Quote Analyser | PACKIQ AI Agent | Run → |
| Negotiation Brief | PACKIQ AI Agent | Run → |
| Invoice Audit | PACKIQ AI Agent | Run → |
Common questions
How much does a aseptic liquid carton (1l uht) cost?
The PackIndex ASEPTIC_CRTN index puts aseptic liquid carton (1l uht) material cost at $0.184 $/unit. A real delivered supplier quote typically runs 40–50% higher once conversion, overhead, and converter margin are added.
Why is my aseptic liquid carton (1l uht) quote higher than the PackIndex index?
PackIndex ASEPTIC_CRTN tracks material cost only. Conversion and labour (+12–18%), overhead (+8–15%), and converter margin (+10–18%) sit on top, so delivered quotes typically land 40–50% above the index value of $0.184.
How often is the aseptic liquid carton (1l uht) price index updated?
PackIndex updates the ASEPTIC_CRTN index weekly, using verified market data and contributor Pulse signals.
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